The Latest Breaking News from Sara Gorton

‘Separate pay structure for nurses not the answer to wage-grading problems’

Nurses belonging to the union are set to voice ‘concern and anger’ over the Government’s promise to consider an ‘exclusive’ pay spine for nurses.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

NHS spending £1 million per WEEK on private ambulances for 999 calls

At least £61million is being spent annually in England on the extra provision from private firms as ambulance services struggle to respond to emergency calls

Daily Mirror · Apr 16, 2023

Members of Unison vote to accept pay offer in NHS dispute

The turnout was 52% among Unison’s 288,000 members in England.

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Train operators given ‘revised mandate’ to help end strike chaos, Mark Harper says

The Transport Secretary said rail companies had been given his ‘permission’ to make the revised offer to unions.

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2023

‘People realise what we’re doing is right’: how nurses won PR battle over NHS strikes

Rishi Sunak portrays union chiefs as leftwing militants but some leaders are succeeding in blaming the impasse on No 10 – and half of voters agree

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2023

Nurses threaten to double down as NHS strikes reportedly cause Cabinet rift

Nurses are set to strike again on Wednesday and Thursday, with larger-scale industrial action planned for February.

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2023

Revealed: cabinet split over NHS pay disputes piles pressure on Sunak

Health secretary Steve Barclay urges unions to lobby PM over improved pay offer for striking nurses and ambulance workers

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2023

Ambulance crews and 999 handlers strike putting patients at risk, union admits

Deal done so that paramedics will attend life-or-death cases

Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2023

Ministers set to unveil anti-strike legislation in Parliament

THE UK Government is set to introduce new legislation to Parliament on Tuesday for “minimum safety levels” during industrial action.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2023

MPs urged to vote against ‘sack key workers’ strikes bill

Grant Shapps insists plan to ensure minimum levels of service during strikes is ‘common sense’

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023